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Munnar > Hill Stations of India : Dehradun Hill Station
Dehradun Travel, Tourism Guide
Dehradun
Situated in the heart of Uttaranchal, Dehradun is highly considered to be a picture perfect hill station in India. Dehradun is in fact situated at a high altitude of 2,200 ft. It will be interesting to learn in this regard that Dehradun happens to be the district hill station of Uttaranchal. That means it is more than just being a place of interest to the visitors. One of the most interesting aspects of this hill station is that it witnesses the confluence of two blessed rivers of India- namely The Ganga & The Yamuna. Apart from being encircled by these two important rivers Dehradun is also enclosed by the famous Shivalik ranges. The hill station is set in the panoramic ambiance of Doon valley. What's more, all throughout the year a pleasant weather condition prevails in the entire region. Therefore tourists can come and enjoy the scenic beauties at any pint of a year. Apart from the exceptional weather conditions what seem to attract them the most is the rare opportunity of coming close to fascinating hills, lush green valleys and sacred rivers in a same place.
Dehradun is considered to be a perfect abode of peace or rather a perfect heaven on earth because of the diversifying natural assets it possesses. The lush green valleys, leech gardens, tea plantations, brooks, flowers, rivers, breath taking panorama all sing the glory of the Dehradun's natural riches. Its closeness to the very famous Shivalik ranges adds to the beauty of the place. The climatic condition of Dehradun is enjoyable all throughout the year. Therefore you always have the liberty to choose any time of the year and make a trip to Dehradun. You can be a sports enthusiast or a nature lover but you can not escape the charm and the serenading impact of the hill station. The hill station will surely overwhelm your senses.
Apart from the natural assets Dehradun is also famous for housing several schools, research institutes as well as other academic institutes of higher repute. In the present day Dehradun, you are going to lay your eyes on an interesting admixture of commercial places, local traditions or conventions and even pilgrimage centers. Today there is no dearth of recreation clubs, restaurants as well as hotels to look after the requirements of the tourists who hail from various corners of the world.
Culture:
People of Dehradun have cosmopolitan and friendly outlook towards life. Cultivation of a variety of crops and agricultural products is part of the life style of Dehradun. Being the provincial capital of Uttarakhand the educational standard of the place is quite high.
Places to visit:
There is in fact no end of places or things that you would love to see in Dehradun. Let's take a close look at some of the most interesting and important ones. At Dehradun you must make it a point to pay a visit to the Ram Rai Darbar, Cgetwoode Hall, Sai Drbar, The Char Siddhs, Tiger View Jungle Camp, Tapovan, Clock Tower, Shastradhara, The Gurkha Fort, Garhwal Hill ( in order to take pleasure of adventire tourism), the village of Dakpathar etc.
Festivals:
At Dehradun you can enjoy Neelkanth Mahadev Mela, Bissu fair, Lkhman Siddha fair, Mahasu devta's fair, Hanol mela etc.
Food:
At Dehradun you can relish Indian, continental and Chinese dishes.
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